Having a newborn photography session can feel stressful but opting to have the session in the comfort of your home can make everything feel a bit easier.  Documenting those first moments with a home newborn session is the best.  My sessions are lifestyle sessions, and I love natural light which makes in-home sessions a natural choice for me.   This families' timeless in-home newborn photos are one I’ve been so excited to share. On a grey, December morning, I arrived at their Minneapolis for this newborn session. I love being able to capture the whole family with an in ..read more

Sorry, but I will always love a neutral. Harsh red and green aren’t my favorite, so I’m always on the hunt for cute Christmas pjs that meet my stamp of approval. I wanted to share some here, because I know a lot of you have a similar aesthetic and the good ones always sell out before Black Friday, which is super annoying. Shop them all here ..read more

Remember my outfit selection rules? Mom is the star of the photos, and she gets to pick her outfit first. I’ve scoured the internet for lots of great dress ideas. From dark fall florals to soft earth tones and my favorite, light colored neutrals, these will all be perfect picks ..read more

Fall in Minneapolis seems to be the perfect time for a family photo session. I wanted to share a style guide for fall family photo outfits to help make the entire family look amazing.  As a professional photographer, I can share some of my best tips for fall family outfit ideas to ensure your fall family pictures turn out in the best way. Mom dress// girl dress // boy knit overall // Dad look Mom’s dress // Girl dress // Boy Sweater // Baby jumper// Cable socks // Boy khaki // Dad henley Mom sweater //Mom skirt // Girl dress // Boy Overall // Dad look Mom dress // Baby bonnet// Baby o ..read more

Looking for both newborn photography and maternity photos in Minneapolis, st. paul and the surrounding areas? I love offering both, which is what makes me one of the best family photographers around!  As a professional photographer who adores capturing the special moments of a newborn session and maternity photo session, I pride myself on offering amazing experiences. Having this special time documented of you and your new baby in beautiful natural light will create photographs you will treasure for a lifetime.  Looking for both newborn photos and maternity photo sessions? Look no ..read more

As a Minnesota family photographer gearing up for the fall photo season, one of my favorite ways to help my clients is prepare is to answer the question “what do we wear?”. I’m planning to put together a few blog posts with all sorts of ideas for each family member, and then some style guides for the whole crew together. The right wardrobe will elevate your photos from good to great! Minnesota in the fall is beautiful, and embracing the chill with cozy sweaters and chunky knits makes for a gorgeous palette ..read more

As someone who looks up the nearest smoothie place on every vacation I go to, I thought it would be helpful to round up some of my favorite spots around town for healthy fare. Minneapolis/St. Paul has some hidden gems and I love trying out all the new spots. Here are some of my local stops! IMPULSE JUICE- Uptown. Acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juice, and snacks. One of my favorite things about this place is that they have a painting easel set up and my kids love to paint something while we wait! QUIXOTIC COFFEE- St. Paul. An amazing coffee shop that also offers acai bowls and juices in partners ..read more

I know I say this about everything- but maternity sessions are some of my very favorite to shoot! I promise: as blahhh as you may feel at the end of pregnancy, there will be a day when you miss it. When you can’t even remember how crazy it was to house a tiny human. My littlest is only 18 months and it already feels like a lifetime ago. Long story short, schedule the photos. You won’t regret it. This was the sweetest couple- first time parents to be who were both just so excited to celebrate their baby boy. I also adore that they brought a handmade stuffy toy one of their friends made to pose ..read more

One of my favorite things to do? Come up with outfit ideas for my clients! Mama dress // Baby onepiece // Sister set // Boy tee // Boy shorts // Dad Outfit Dad outfit // Dress // Overall set // Mama dress Mama dress (also in my client closet) // Baby romper // Dress // Overalls // Dad outfit ..read more

Maternity sessions are some of my very favorite to shoot. Lately I’ve had a bunch of second time mamas doing studio maternity sessions in a row and I think it’s so special- second babe is sometimes just along for the ride, especially with a toddler sibling… taking a minute just to connect with your baby, and document it is so meaningful. Here are some of my most frequent FAQs about maternity shoots: Maternity sessions should take place somewhere between 30-36 weeks. At the beginning of your third trimester is the ideal time. This way we have time to reschedule due to weather or sickness if yo ..read more